Originally Posted by
fietsbob
A 105/CR 18 set same 32/36 hole setup should be Fine ..
Bent rims Mid trip in the summer you just get another wheel , no one wants to hang out for days for special parts orders to take Place ..
so High end is great till it Breaks, accidents happen , then the Replacement will be whats in stock./ and the high end hub gets Mailed Home.
Agreed, high end zooty stuff shows you have money but it's not what I'd want if I had to toss the bike in a truck or in some bushes. Light weight is useful for acceleration and climbing hills which the 20lbs of touring gear totally masks over 1/2lb of lighter wheels.